When you plan to become pregnant, you to have monitor your menstrual cycle to determine your most fertile days. An Ovulation Predictor Test Kit (available at most pharmacies) can help you predict when ovulation is about to occur.
- Thawing of Vial
Thaw the vial in a 86-99 degree Fahrenheit (30-37 degree Celsius) water bath. Do not let the vial be submerged completely into the water. Keep the vial in the water bath from 5 – 10 minutes. - Handling of Syringe
Break the seal on the syringe by pulling back the plunger to 0.5 ml, then return to starting position with no air in the syringe present.
Once the vial is thawed, place the syringe directly into the vial and pull back the plunger to fill the syringe with the entire contents of the vial. - Handling of Vial
Place a Kleenex or paper towel around the lid of the vial when opening it (as some pressure may be released)
If you have any questions about the thawing or home insemination process, please call us at 206-588-1484 or email us at cs@seattlespermbank.com